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Spark a Change is a digital volunteer platform that hosts a wide range of opportunities across Somerset and matches individuals looking to volunteer, together with organisations including charities and community groups. 

Volunteers in Somerset

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News

Somerset Diverse Communities presentation

Diversity in volunteering

Create a more inclusive and welcoming volunteering environment that reflects the diversity of your community.
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World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10th every year, is an opportunity to raise awareness about ...
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Volunteer Voices panel

A big thank you to those who attended our July Volunteer Coordinators Forum, especially our wonderful ...
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The Big Help Out at Thurlbear School

Earlier this month, as part of The Big Help Out campaign, thousands of organisations and community groups ...
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Events

Dec22
New
Bird Box Building - Glastonbury Tor
Community event · 22 Dec, 11:00 - 14:00
Glastonbury
Bird Box Building - Glastonbury Tor
Join the National Trust rangers at Glastonbury Tor this Winter Solstice. Build a bird box to take home with you. Posted by National Trust - Somerset Coast & Countryside
Dec21
Glastonbury - Tree Planting at the Tor
Community event · 21 Dec, 10:00 - 15:00
Glastonbury
Glastonbury - Tree Planting at the Tor
Come and help create Space for Nature at Glastonbury Tor this winter.
Posted by National Trust - Somerset Coast & Countryside

New Volunteering Opportunities

Trending this week

New
Communication volunteer
Organisation role · 3 hrs/month
Yeovil
Communication volunteer
We need a volunteer to help get our group known by the many social media platforms Posted by Yeovil,Sherbourne and distrisct Multiple Sclerosis group
New
Victim Engagement Administration Volunteer
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Victim Engagement Administration Volunteer
Avon and Somerset Police are creating a new team who will be responsible for supporting people in our communities who are affected by anti-social behaviour.Posted by Avon and Somerset Police
Jan13
New
Christmas Tree Collection Helpers
Event · 13 Jan 2024, 08:00 - 17:00
Flexible location
Christmas Tree Collection Helpers
Could you lend a hand, van or chipper to help collect, sort & chip used Christmas Trees across Somerset - or keep our team going with warming refreshments?Posted by St Margaret's Hospice Care
New
Treasurer for the Friends of St. Bart's, preserving the magnificent Grade 1 gem
Organisation role · 1–3 hrs/month
Treasurer for the Friends of St. Bart's, preserving the magnificent Grade 1 gem
We are looking for a Treasurer to take over from the current committee member who has been in the post for eight years.Posted by The Friends of Crewkerne Parish Church
New
Harbour Management Committee Member
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/month
Somerset
Harbour Management Committee Member
Somerset Council are looking for members of the community to help make recommendations about the running and maintenance of Somerset Council harbours.Posted by Somerset Council
New
Trusteeship
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 2 Dec 2023
Yeovil
Trusteeship
Trusteeship. Urgently needed due to current trustee family circumstances.Posted by Open Pathway Retreat Centre
New
Relief Co-ordinator
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 31 Dec
From home
Relief Co-ordinator
To help arrange trips to medical appointments for elderly and disabledPosted by Minehead Community Car Scheme
New
Volunteer Gardener
Task · 0–2 hrs
Wincanton
Volunteer Gardener
We aim to connect people with what they need. We have had a number of requests for help in the garden for vulnerable adults. This may be a one off or on-goingPosted by WINCANTON CARES
Nature Recovery
Project role (Temporary) · 3 hrs/Week · Starting from 4 Jan 2024 For around 4 weeks
Nature Recovery
Volunteer to help us run a five week course using the nature pathways model for people who either identify as or are diagnosed with a form of neurodivergencePosted by Nature Recovery
Charity Shop Volunteer
Organisation role · 2–6 hrs/Week
Bath
Charity Shop Volunteer
Julian House is currently looking for Volunteers to help us make a difference at our Charity Shop in Bath on Walcott Road.Posted by Julian House
Charity Shop Volunteer
Organisation role · 2–6 hrs/Week
Charity Shop Volunteer
Julian House is currently looking for Volunteers to help us make a difference at our Charity Shop in Devizes.Posted by Julian House
Charity Shop Volunteer
Organisation role · 3–6 hrs/Week
Charity Shop Volunteer
Julian House is currently looking for Volunteers to help us make a difference at our Charity Shop in Trowbridge.Posted by Julian House

Liability Statement

Whilst best endeavors are made to check the validity of organisations who post volunteering opportunities on Spark a Change, the responsibility for any incident (including safeguarding) that may occur at any time between any such organisation and any volunteer or potential volunteer lies with the recruiting organisation.